Vanilla White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

As a little girl, I absolutely adored white chocolate. Perhaps it was the clever marketing campaign featuring the Milkybar Kid, or its almost sickly sweet taste. But I was always fascinated by the novelty of it… how could a chocolate bar be white yet taste so yummy?!

While it’s been a long time since I’ve eaten commercial white chocolate, I’m still in love with the idea that I can make my own healthier version of white chocolate at home, in my own kitchen!

Even better, the vanilla white chocolate is create using just a few key ingredients, including raw cacao butter. Ever heard of it? It’s simply the white fat that’s left over when the chocolate-coloured cacao powder is removed. So it looks a little bit like a hard lump of butter, but it smells divine and tastes just like chocolate. You can even make your own creams and body lotions from it. Amazing!

It’s pretty pricey though(€7.95 for 200g) , so I only buy it for special recipes and occasions. I thought these cups were deserving of it 🙂

but you could always sub in almond butter, hazelnut or a seed butter for a nut-free version.

Another nifty little trick is to use a good quality vanilla in the white chocolate, and I especially like real vanilla seeds or powder.

For a slightly more budget-friendly option, you can’t go wrong with the Madagascan vanilla grinder from Dr. Oetker, which is available in the baking section of most good supermarkets. It tastes great in recipes and contains just dried vanilla pods.

I would love to know if you get a chance to make these Vanilla White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups! Simply tag #RosannaDavisonNutrition on Instagram or Twitter or come on over to my Facebook to say hello 🙂

White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

2016-03-04 17:36:04

Yields 8

Melt in the mouth sweet treats, free from refined sugar and dairy. They're super simple and fun to make at home! This makes 8-10 cups.

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